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Located in South Lake Tahoe, a 8-minute walk from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property has room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At Desolation Hotel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around South Lake Tahoe, like hiking, skiing and cycling. El Dorado Beach is 1.4 miles from Desolation Hotel, while Tahoe Queen is 1.2 miles away. Truckee Tahoe Airport is 40 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby Ski Lifts:
  • The Gondola at Heavenly - 1,300 feet

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in South Lake Tahoe, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
10
High score for South Lake Tahoe
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    location was great, staff are super friendly and helpful.
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    The facilities were great, staff was very friendly and helpful. The space was well thought out even for a small room. I loved the kitchenette and awesome bathroom. Price was just right. Loved the free laundry room.
  • Twyla
    United States of America United States of America
    I really loved this place. The guy at the front desk was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and friendly.
  • Melanie
    United States of America United States of America
    Overall customer service was good. Quality and value of stay was good as well.
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was great and everything was in walking distance very clean and modern
  • Omar
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location is great, the room is just stunning, the staff especially Ellen from front desk is great. She gave us the best recommendations of what to do in Lake Tahoe. We used the gym as well which was great!
  • Shbjeffrey84
    United States of America United States of America
    Contemporary design and the room is really cozy. The staff is friendly
  • Emilia
    United States of America United States of America
    Our stay at the Townhouse was a wonderful experience. The room was impeccably designed with great attention to detail, making it feel like a cozy retreat. The staff were not only friendly but also highly responsive, ensuring our needs were met...
  • Kristin
    United States of America United States of America
    The desolation hotel went above and beyond. It’s clear they put so much thought into their rooms. They didn’t miss a single detail. Tons of towels, Dyson hairdryer, subzero fridge, the MOST comfortable mattress and down pillows, wireless chargers,...
  • Janet
    United States of America United States of America
    Fabulous modern amenities, heated bathroom floor, walking distance to town center and Stateline.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Maggie's
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Desolation Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Steam room
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Desolation Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 75$ , per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 3 pets are allowed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Desolation Hotel

  • Check-in at Desolation Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Desolation Hotel is 2.7 miles from the center of South Lake Tahoe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Desolation Hotel include:

    • Studio
    • Family
    • Suite
  • The prices at Desolation Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Desolation Hotel on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Desolation Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Desolation Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Open-air bath
    • Neck massage
    • Movie nights
    • Steam room
    • Bicycle rental
    • Full-body massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach
    • Head massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness
    • Live music/Performance
    • Foot massage
    • Hand massage
  • Desolation Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Maggie's